New Zealand Cricket Team in ODI World Cup
The New Zealand Cricket Team has participated in the ICC Cricket World Cup since its beginning in 1975. Over the years, the team has displayed impressive performances and has been recognized as one of the strongest cricketing nations. In the early years of the World Cup, New Zealand showcased their talent by reaching the semifinals […]
The New Zealand Cricket Team has participated in the ICC Cricket World Cup since its beginning in 1975. Over the years, the team has displayed impressive performances and has been recognized as one of the strongest cricketing nations. In the early years of the World Cup, New Zealand showcased their talent by reaching the semifinals in 1975, 1979, and 1992. However, they fell short of claiming the ultimate title on each occasion. The team exhibited remarkable resilience and determination throughout these tournaments, earning a reputation for their competitive spirit.
Players like Sir Richard Headley, Stephen Fleming, Brendon McCullum, Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Tom Latham, and many more have helped the New Zealand Cricket Team become one of the strongest teams on the ICC Cricket World Cup stage. Here is a complete record of the New Zealand Cricket Team’s performance on the World Cup stage from 1975 to 2019.
New Zealand Cricket Team in ODI World Cup Stats
Throughout their journey in the ODI World Cup from 1975 to 2019, the New Zealand Cricket Team has consistently showcased their talent, determination, and sportsmanship. They have played 78 World Cup matches since the 1975 edition. New Zealand has won 50 matches and lost 26 in the history of this tournament. Here is a complete win and loss record of the New Zealand Cricket Team in all the World Cup matches played till now.
| Year | Number of World Cup Matches Played | Won | Lost |
| Prudential World Cup 1975 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Prudential World Cup 1979 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Prudential World Cup 1983 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Reliance World Cup 1987 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Benson & Hedges World Cup 1992 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Wills World Cup 1996 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| ICC World Cup 1999 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| ICC World Cup 2003 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| ICC World Cup 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 | 11 | 6 | 4 |
| ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
Most Runs in World Cup for the New Zealand Cricket Team
Stephen Fleming holds the record for scoring the most runs for the New Zealand Cricket Team in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup till now. Fleming has made 1075 runs for the team in 33 World Cup matches. He participated in the 1996, 1999, 2003 and 2007 editions of the ODI World Cup. Fleming also made 2 centuries and 5 half-centuries for the team throughout his ODI World Cup venture.
Here are the top 10 New Zealand Cricket Team batters who have made the most runs for the team in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
| Player | Span | Runs | Highest Score | 100s | 50s |
| KS Williamson | 2011-2023 | 1167 | 148 | 2 | 6 |
| SP Fleming | 1996-2007 | 1075 | 134* | 2 | 5 |
| LRPL Taylor | 2007-2019 | 1002 | 131* | 1 | 6 |
| MJ Guptill | 2011-2019 | 995 | 237* | 2 | 4 |
| SB Styris | 2003-2011 | 909 | 141 | 2 | 6 |
| MD Crowe | 1983-1992 | 880 | 100* | 1 | 8 |
| BB McCullum | 2003-2015 | 742 | 101 | 1 | 6 |
| GM Turner | 1975-1983 | 612 | 171* | 2 | 2 |
| CL Cairns | 1992-2003 | 565 | 60 | – | 3 |
| CD McMillan | 1999-2007 | 506 | 75 | – | 2 |
Highest Score in World Cup for the New Zealand Cricket Team
One of the best opening batters of the New Zealand Cricket Team, Martin Guptill, holds the record for making the highest score for the team in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup till now. Guptill was playing against the West Indies Cricket Team when he scored 237 runs off 163 balls and stayed not out! He created this record in the 2015 edition of the ODI World Cup with the help of 24 boundaries and 11 sixes.
Here are the top 10 hard-hitters of the New Zealand Cricket Team who have made the highest score for the team in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
| Player | Score | Balls | Opponent | 4s | 6s | Year |
| MJ Guptill | 237* | 163 | v West Indies | 24 | 11 | 21 Mar 2015 |
| GM Turner | 171* | 201 | v East Africa | 16 | 2 | 07 Jun 1975 |
| KS Williamson | 148 | 154 | v West Indies | 14 | 1 | 22 Jun 2019 |
| SB Styris | 141 | 125 | v Sri Lanka | 3 | 6 | 10 Feb 2003 |
| SP Fleming | 134* | 132 | v South Africa | 21 | – | 16 Feb 2003 |
| DJ Mithell | 134 | 119 | v India | 9 | 7 | 15 Nov 2023 |
| LRPL Taylor | 131* | 124 | v Pakistan | 8 | 7 | 08 Mar 2011 |
| CZ Harris | 130 | 124 | v Australia | 13 | 4 | 11 Mar 1996 |
| GM Turner | 114* | 177 | v India | 13 | – | 14 Jun 1975 |
| SB Styris | 111* | 157 | v Sri Lanka | 8 | – | 12 Apr 2007 |
Most 50s in World Cup for the New Zealand Cricket Team
Martin Crowe has made the most half-centuries for the New Zealand Cricket Team at the ODI World Cup stage. Crowe made this record by making eight half-centuries for the team throughout his World Cup venture from 1983 to 1992. He played 21 matches and made 880 runs for the team as well.
Here are the top 10 players of the New Zealand Cricket Team who have made the most half-centuries for the team at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup stage.
| Player | Span | Matches | 50 | 50+ | Runs |
| MD Crowe | 1983-1992 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 880 |
| SB Styris | 2003-2011 | 26 | 6 | 8 | 909 |
| KS Williamson | 2011-2023 | 27 | 6 | 8 | 1167 |
| BB McCullum | 2003-2015 | 34 | 6 | 7 | 742 |
| LRPL Taylor | 2007-2019 | 33 | 6 | 7 | 1002 |
| SP Fleming | 1996-2007 | 33 | 5 | 7 | 1075 |
| MJ Guptill | 2011-2019 | 27 | 4 | 6 | 995 |
| R Ravindra | 2023-2023 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 578 |
| DJ Mitchell | 2023-2023 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 552 |
| GP Howarth | 1975-1983 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 374 |
Most 100s in World Cup for the New Zealand Cricket Team
Glenn Turner has made the most centuries for the New Zealand Cricket Team in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Turner has made 2 centuries in 14 matches for his team from 1974 to 1983 World Cups. Other New Zealand players to have made 2 centuries in the World Cup for the New Zealand Cricket Team are Nathan Astle, Kane Williamson, Scott Styris, Stephen Fleming, and Martin Guptill.
Here are the top 10 New Zealand Cricket Team players who have made the most centuries for the team in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup till now.
| Player | Span | Matches | Centuries | Runs |
| R Ravindra | 2023-2023 | 10 | 3 | 578 |
| DJ Mitchell | 2023-2023 | 10 | 2 | 552 |
| GM Turner | 1975-1983 | 14 | 2 | 612 |
| NJ Astle | 1996-2003 | 22 | 2 | 403 |
| SB Styris | 2003-2011 | 26 | 2 | 909 |
| KS Williamson | 2011-2023 | 27 | 2 | 1167 |
| MJ Guptill | 2011-2019 | 27 | 2 | 995 |
| SP Fleming | 1996-2007 | 33 | 2 | 1075 |
| L Vincent | 2003-2007 | 7 | 1 | 118 |
| DP Conway | 2023-2023 | 10 | 1 | 372 |
Most Wickets in World Cup for the New Zealand Cricket Team
Trent Boult has taken the most wickets for the New Zealand Cricket Team in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup till now. He is one of the most brilliant left-arm pacers in the World and created the record of taking the most wickets for his team in just two World Cups (2015 & 2019). He has taken 39 wickets in 19 ODI World Cup matches till now.
Here are the top 10 wicket-takers of the New Zealand Cricket Team in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
| Player | Span | Matches | Wickets | Economy |
| TA Boult | 2015-2023 | 29 | 53 | 4.92 |
| TG Southee | 2011-2023 | 22 | 41 | 5.68 |
| JDP Oram | 2003-2011 | 23 | 36 | 4.21 |
| DL Vettori | 2003-2015 | 32 | 36 | 4.14 |
| CZ Harris | 1992-2003 | 28 | 32 | 4.43 |
| LH Ferguson | 2019-2023 | 16 | 31 | 5.15 |
| SE Bond | 2003-2007 | 16 | 30 | 3.5 |
| Sir RJ Hadlee | 1975-1983 | 13 | 22 | 2.88 |
| GI Allott | 1999-1999 | 9 | 20 | 3.7 |
| W Watson | 1987-1992 | 14 | 19 | 4.32 |
Best Bowling Figures in an Inning in the World Cup for the New Zealand Cricket Team
Tim Southee has created the best bowling figure for the New Zealand Cricket Team in the ICC Cricket World Cup till now. He took 7 wickets against the English Cricket Team in the 2015 edition of the World Cup. Southee spared only 33 runs to the opposition in 9.0 overs while creating this record.
Here are the top 10 New Zealand Cricket Team wicket-takers in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
| Player | Overs | Wickets | Runs | Opposition | Year |
| TG Southee | 9 | 7 | 33 | v England | 20 Feb 2015 |
| SE Bond | 10 | 6 | 23 | v Australia | 11 Mar 2003 |
| Sir RJ Hadlee | 10.1 | 5 | 25 | v Sri Lanka | 13 Jun 1983 |
| TA Boult | 10 | 5 | 27 | v Australia | 28 Feb 2015 |
| JDS Neesham | 10 | 5 | 31 | v Afghanistan | 08 Jun 2019 |
| CZ Harris | 3.1 | 4 | 7 | v Scotland | 31 May 1999 |
| HK Bennett | 5 | 4 | 16 | v Kenya | 20 Feb 2011 |
| DL Vettori | 10 | 4 | 18 | v Afghanistan | 08 Mar 2015 |
| DL Vettori | 8.4 | 4 | 23 | v Ireland | 09 Apr 2007 |
| TA Boult | 10 | 4 | 30 | v West Indies | 22 Jun 2019 |
Best Bowling Average in the World Cup for the New Zealand Cricket Team
Stephen Fleming has had the best bowling average for the New Zealand Cricket Team in the ICC Cricket World Cup till now. He had an average of 8.00 from 1996 to 2007. Fleming has been the best captain of the team and an excellent all-rounder for the team. He played in 33 World Cup matches for the team and bowled 2.0 overs throughout his World Cup venture while sparing 8 runs to his opponents.
Here are the top 10 bowlers of the New Zealand Cricket Team with the best bowling average for the team in the ICC World Cup till now.
| Player | Matches | Average | Wickets | Economy | Runs Spared |
| SP Fleming | 33 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| LW Stott | 1 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 48 |
| GI Allott | 9 | 16.25 | 20 | 3.7 | 325 |
| CJ Anderson | 9 | 16.71 | 14 | 6.47 | 234 |
| SE Bond | 16 | 17.26 | 30 | 3.5 | 518 |
| KD Mills | 4 | 17.66 | 6 | 3.97 | 106 |
| Sir RJ Hadlee | 13 | 19.13 | 22 | 2.88 | 421 |
| JDS Neesham | 10 | 19.46 | 15 | 5.35 | 292 |
| LH Ferguson | 9 | 19.47 | 21 | 4.88 | 409 |
| DR Hadlee | 4 | 20.25 | 8 | 3.52 | 162 |
New Zealand Cricket Team Performance in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Stats
The 2015 World Cup saw New Zealand achieve their most tremendous success to date. The inspirational captain Brendon McCullum led the team to the final for the first time. In the subsequent 2019 World Cup, New Zealand exhibited their mettle again by reaching the final. The team demonstrated exceptional teamwork and strategic acumen under the captaincy of Kane Williamson. Although they were defeated both times by Australia in 2015 and then by England in a nail-biting Super Over finish, their performance was widely hailed as heroic.
Here is a complete performance stat of the New Zealand Cricket Team in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup till now.
| World Cup Year | Team’s Performance |
| Prudential World Cup 1975 | Semi-Finals (3rd Position) |
| Prudential World Cup 1979 | Semi-Finals (3rd Position) |
| Prudential World Cup 1983 | Group Stage (3rd in Group A) |
| Reliance World Cup 1987 | Group Stage (3rd in Group A) |
| Benson & Hedges World Cup 1992 | Semi-Finals (3rd Position) |
| Wills World Cup 1996 | Quarter-Finals (4th Position) |
| ICC World Cup 1999 | Semi-Finals (3rd Position) |
| ICC World Cup 2003 | Group Stage (5th in Super Six) |
| ICC World Cup 2007 | Semi-Finals (3rd Position) |
| ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 | Semi-Finals (3rd Position) |
| ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 | Runner-Up (2nd Position) |
| ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 | Runner-Up (2nd Position) |
| ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 | Semi-Finals (4th Position) |
Frequently Asked Questions About the New Zealand Cricket Team in ODI World Cup
Q1. How many times has the New Zealand Team reached the ICC Cricket World Cup finals?
Ans: The New Zealand Cricket Team has twice reached the ICC Cricket World Cup finals. They reached the finals for the first time in the 2015 edition of the World Cup and then in the subsequent edition – the 2019 ODI World Cup. However, they are yet to clench their first World Champions title.
Q2. Who has won the most New Zealand Team wickets in the World Cup?
Ans: Trent Boult has taken the most wickets for the New Zealand Cricket Team in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. He took 39 wickets in 19 matches from 2015 to 2019.
Q3. Who has made the most runs for the New Zealand Cricket Team in the World Cup?
Ans: Stephen Fleming has made the most runs for the New Zealand Cricket Team in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. He has made 1075 runs in 33 World Cup matches for his team.
